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The Racing Dudes preview the Indiana Derby (G3) and Iowa Derby with picks, best bets, and value plays. Then the guys go rapid-fire through the Victory Ride (G3), Indiana Oaks (G3), Cornhusker Handicap (G3), and Bowling Green Stakes (G2) on a loaded weekend of racing from Horseshoe Indianapolis, Prairie Meadows, and Saratoga. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, ex...

The Racing Dudes preview the return of Saratoga and break down a loaded opening weekend at the Spa. They handicap Saturday’s biggest races, including the Belmont Derby (G1), Belmont Oaks (G1), and Suburban Stakes (G2), while looking for the best bets, value plays, and key horses to use this weekend. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, expert analysis, and premium...

The Racing Dudes preview two of the biggest Breeders' Cup Challenge Series races of the summer at Churchill Downs. The crew breaks down the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1), featuring Sovereignty, Magnitude, White Abarrio, and Baeza, along with the Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2), delivering expert analysis, betting strategy, and official picks as automatic Breeders' Cup berths are on the line. 🎧 Full Livestr...

The Racing Dudes preview the Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown and the Chicago Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, discussing the leading contenders, best betting opportunities, and their official selections for both races. The Dudes also examine the latest NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll and debates whether Golden Tempo belongs among the Top 10 horses currently in training following his Kentucky Derby and Be...

The Racing Dudes recap Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga Race Course, react to another big win from Golden Tempo, and discuss what’s next for the 3-year-old division this summer. The Dudes also give their 3 Stars of Belmont Stakes Day and look ahead to races like the Travers and Whitney. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, expert analysis, and premium betting strate...

The Racing Dudes preview the 2026 Belmont Stakes from Saratoga Race Course with full analysis, expert picks, pace projections, longshots, and wagering strategy for the final leg of the Triple Crown. The Dudes break down the Kentucky Derby rematch between Golden Tempo and Renegade, analyze the full Belmont Stakes field, discuss betting angles, and give their official predictions for the 158th Belmo...

The Racing Dudes break down their early picks and predictions for the 2026 Belmont Stakes, including which horses are trending toward the final leg of the Triple Crown at Saratoga and which contenders still have major questions to answer. Then the Dudes fire through this weekend’s biggest graded stakes races with rapid-fire selections from Churchill Downs and Penn National, including the $300,000...

The Racing Dudes recap the 2026 Preakness Stakes and discuss what Napoleon Solo’s victory means moving forward. Then the Dudes look ahead at the early Belmont Stakes probables, including which Kentucky Derby and Preakness runners are likely to return for the final leg of the Triple Crown at Saratoga. Plus, rapid-fire Memorial Day picks from Santa Anita Park to close the show. 🎧 Full Livestream Re...

The Racing Dudes preview the 2026 Preakness Stakes with full field analysis, best bets, pace breakdowns, long shots, and wagering strategy for the second leg of the Triple Crown at Laurel Park. Who offers the best value? Which Kentucky Derby runners can bounce back? And who’s sitting on the perfect trip in one of the most wide-open Preakness Stakes fields in years? 🎧 Full Livestream Replay Racing...

The Racing Dudes recap one of the strangest Kentucky Derbies in recent memory as Golden Tempo shocked Churchill Downs at 23-1, Renegade nearly stole it from the rail, and Ocelli — a maiden and the biggest longshot in the 18-horse field at 70-1 — had the lead deep into the stretch before finishing third. The guys break down the pace, trip notes, betting takeaways, and what may have caused such a ch...

The Racing Dudes preview the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs and give their top picks, best bets, and long shot plays for the $5 million race. The guys break down the full field, discuss the pace setup, and explain how they’re betting the race so you can approach Derby Day with a clear strategy. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, expert analysis, and...

The Racing Dudes preview the 2026 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs and give their top picks, best bets, and long shot plays for Friday’s $1.5 million race. The guys break down the full field, analyze the pace scenario, and discuss how they’re betting the race so you can approach Oaks Day with a clear strategy. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, exp...

The Racing Dudes sit down with legendary odds maker Jon White to break down the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1). A former morning line oddsmaker for Santa Anita, Del Mar, and the Breeders’ Cup—and a member of the Washington Racing Hall of Fame—White brings elite-level insight into this year’s wide-open Derby field. Who does he think wins? Which contenders are legit—and which ones are over...

The Racing Dudes go live to cover the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) post position draw, offering instant reactions, updated odds, and early betting picks as the fields are finalized. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, expert analysis, and premium betting strategies for horse racing fans of all levels. 🔥 Get the NEW & IMPROVED Kentucky Derb...

The Racing Dudes compare Beyer Speed Figures and Thoro-Graph numbers to determine which metric is more predictive when handicapping the 2026 Kentucky Derby. They break down key contenders through both lenses and discuss what bettors should actually trust heading into the Run for the Roses. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, expert analysis, and premium betting s...

The Racing Dudes break down how every horse in the 2026 Kentucky Derby field can WIN the Run for the Roses, diving into pace, running styles, and key race scenarios. Then, they preview and give picks for the $1,250,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2), featuring a loaded field headlined by Sovereignty, Journalism, and White Abarrio. 🎧 Full Livestream Replay RacingDudes.com is your home for free picks, exper...

With all major prep races complete, the focus now shifts to the projected pace of the 2026 Kentucky Derby and how it could shape the outcome. On this episode of Blinkers Off, the Racing Dudes break down the expected pace scenario and what it means for the top contenders. The show also features rapid-fire selections for a big weekend at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, including the Maker’s Mark Mile (G...

The Road to the 2026 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks hits its final weekend at Keeneland, Santa Anita Park, and Aqueduct. On this episode of Blinkers Off, we preview and give picks for the Blue Grass Stakes (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1), Wood Memorial (G2), plus Oaks preps including the Ashland (G1), Santa Anita Oaks (G2), and Gazelle (G2). It’s the final chance for contenders to punch their ticke...

The Road to the Kentucky Derby hits a critical turning point with two major prep races—the Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park and Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park—taking center stage this weekend. On today’s show, we break down both races from a betting and racing perspective, diving into top contenders, pace scenarios, and which horses could emerge as serious Kentucky Derby favorites. Plus,...

The Road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks rolls on as the Racing Dudes break down a massive weekend of prep races! We dive into the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds and the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, analyzing top contenders, pace scenarios, and betting angles. Plus, we shift to the Oaks trail with previews of the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) and the Bourbonette Oaks, highlighting...

The Road to the Kentucky Derby rolls through Colonial Downs as the Racing Dudes break down the 2026 Virginia Derby and give their best bets for the weekend’s key prep race. Aaron Halterman and Jared Welch analyze the Virginia Derby field, discuss pace scenarios, and share their top picks and wagering strategies for this important Kentucky Derby qualifier. The guys also update the latest 2026 Kentu...

The Racing Dudes preview two major Kentucky Derby prep races: the San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita and the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. Get the Dudes’ top picks, betting insights, and horses to watch, plus the popular Rapid-Fire segment with quick bets from tracks around the country. The guys also break down the latest 2026 Kentucky Derby Trail news, discussing rising contenders,...

The Racing Dudes break down three major Kentucky Derby prep races — the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park, the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park, and the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct — with full picks, pace analysis, betting angles, and Derby implications in Blinkers Off 770 . The Dudes also discuss which contenders strengthened their case for 2026 Kentucky Derby prospects, who might be overhyped, and...

The Road to the Roses rolls through Turfway Park as we break down the John Battaglia Memorial with top picks, pace projections, value plays, and live longshots. Plus, a full Kentucky Derby update — who’s rising as a legit contender and who’s starting to look like a pretender on the trail to the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Full Livestream Repla y RacingDudes.com is the destination site for all things hor...

The Racing Dudes break down the 2026 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds , a key Kentucky Derby prep race awarding major points on the Road to the Derby, plus a full preview of the Saudi Cup , one of the richest horse races in the world. Get in-depth contender analysis, pace projections, betting insights, and value plays for both massive race days. Then the Dudes fire off rapid-fire picks and opinio...